Senior Accountant

Overview

It’s more than just a career; it’s a passion. While we love our vehicles, we recognize that it’s the people behind them who truly make them exceptional. We cherish our open and speak-up culture, embrace our commitment to social responsibility, celebrate diversity, innovate boldly, take pride in what we do, and thrive together as a team. At Volkswagen Group Canada, Inc. we value initiative, creativity, teamwork, and high performance within a dynamic and engaging environment. Our shared goal across all departments and brands is to uphold superior standards and provide a consistent, outstanding brand experience.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Opportunities for growth and development
• A flexible, collaborative work culture
• The chance to work with innovative Volkswagen and Audi vehicles

Bring your passion and ideas to a team that’s shaping the future of mobility. Apply today and drive your career forward with Volkswagen Group Canada, Inc.

Role Description

The VGCA Accounting Shared Services Centre provides essential back-office accounting functions for General Ledger, Inventory, Accounts Receivable and Affiliates, Accounts Payable and Fixed Assets for multiple VW Group Companies including Volkswagen, Audi, Bentley, Lamborghini, Chattanooga factory production and electric vehicle infrastructure in Canada and the United States.

The Senior Accountant is responsible for the overall integrity and timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, as well as additional financial reporting and disclosures as required by the parent company, VW AG. The Senior Accountant supports the integrity of relevant internal controls by certifying all GL activities are prepared, processed, edited and posted based on proper documentation, timely and efficiently. The role manages the month-end close process to ensure the accurate and timely posting of general ledger entries and the proper IFRS accounting treatment of all transactions. This individual works closely with the business, the applicable Controlling group(s) and Group Accounting to align reporting objectives and assist with streamlining processes. This role is also required to work with different teams within VGCA Accounting Shared Services Centre and manage applicable external audit requirements.

Salary range is dependent on factors such as industry-based experience, skills, training, credentials, and other qualifications. The salary range for this role is $90,000-95,000, actual pay may vary based on experience, education, and internal compensation practices.

This posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.

General Tasks within this Role

Reporting

• Responsible for planning and managing the monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting requirements and processes including financial analysis, validation and submission of financial statements and reports, as well as additional notes & disclosures for financial reporting
• Liaise with VW Group Accounting in Germany regarding monthly, quarterly, year-end reporting issues/ queries, technical accounting matters, completion of ad-hoc reporting documents as well as maintain communication with Group Accounting on any accounting changes to current or new processes
• Maintain General Ledger and mapping table configurations and ensures integrity, accuracy and completeness of Financial Statements and Disclosures, as required
• Responsible for ensuring that the accounting treatment of all accounting transactions are in accordance with IFRS and the VW Accounting Handbook; assess the impact of upcoming changes in new IFRS standards relevant to area of responsibility. Align processes/systems/people accordingly
• Document all local accounting treatment changes and communicate with VW AG Group Accounting to ensure compliance with Group guidelines
• Research and analyze IFRS accounting issues, offer sound accounting advice to the business, and prepare thorough IFRS Position Papers for internal use and for external auditors.

Audit

• Manage financial statement audits for relevant in-scope entities by coordinating the list of audit deliverables, liaising with external auditors on significant accounting issues, and ensuring audit reporting timelines are met.
• Maintain appropriate working papers and schedules as required by external auditors, as well as provide thorough explanations, analyses, and responses to audit queries.
• Support internal audits as required for relevant entities and business areas

Collaboration

• Act as a liaison on Accounting topics to ensure cooperation and integration between VGCA Accounting Services and Controlling Teams. Develop relationships with key stakeholders to ensure efficiencies, synergies and knowledge sharing amongst the teams.
• Collaborate with the entity leadership team Controlling function to understand business needs and the overall activity in the financial statements, ensure business objectives are compliant with IFRS, and assist with Controlling’s reporting requirements through alignment of reporting for the respective systems.
• Support the corporate tax team with ad hoc requests needed to complete their filings. Prepare financial information, reports and disclosures provided to the Tax Department, facilitate processes required for tax provision bookings.
• Provide backup support to other Senior Accounting functions as required.

Internal Controls

• Review and support Trial Balance review processes, including detailed fluctuation analysis with timely action as required, applying technical accounting and business/operation knowledge to ensure the integrity, accuracy and completeness of all GL accounts
• Develop and maintain documentation of processes, procedures and process maps within ICFR framework and responsible for documenting, implementing and monitoring new, existing and proposed processes and evaluating strengths and compliance for all internal controls
• Maintain and test internal control documentation (process narratives) as well as desk procedures for all core duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree – Major in Accounting and/or related discipline
• CPA designation or in final stages of obtaining the designation
• 3+ years working in similar role
• Intermediate to advanced understanding of MS office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Written, oral and presentation to document, articulate and convey functions and processes.
• Analytical skills – Ability to dissect complex accounting and financial processes and identify risks and process improvements.
• Excellent organizational skills
• Works well under daily and monthly deadlines
• Ability to respond quickly to changing environment.
• Team player and customer focused.
• Strong business acumen – understanding of large, complex organizations and ability to interact with all levels of an organization
• Experience and exposure with IFRS

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Full-time employees of Volkswagen Group Canada, Inc. enjoy these benefits:

• Health Insurance Coverage: We offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, including a flexible plan to ensure employees and their families have access to quality healthcare tailored to their needs.
• Health Spending Account: Extra support for your wellness needs.
• Retirement Plans & Savings: We offer a competitive defined contribution retirement plan and a generous savings match to help employees prepare for their future
• Compensation: We recognize individual contributions and share company success through our Bonus & Merit Program, fostering a pay-for-performance culture
• Vehicle Leasing and Purchase Programs: Employees and eligible family members can lease up to four vehicles annually at discounted rates, providing convenience and cost savings.
• Work Environment: Our facility inspires creativity and productivity, fostering an empowering hybrid work environment (where applicable) allowing employees can perform at their best.
• Personal Days: We value work-life balance and offer personal days for your discretion, whether for personal reasons, recharging, or celebrating important holidays or events.
• Volunteer Days: These days allow employees to support meaningful charities aligned with our values and social responsibility.
• Company Designated Holidays: We recognize the importance of celebrating the holiday season with our team. Therefore, we reserve specific company holidays in December to ensure employees can enjoy the festivities.
• Wellness Programs: We prioritize our employees’ holistic well-being through initiatives like discounted gym memberships and mental health resources to support physical, mental, and emotional health.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Part of our commitment to employee growth, this benefit covers approved course expenses to support ongoing education and long-term career development.

Please note that we appreciate the interest of all candidates, however only those under consideration will be contacted. Volkswagen Group Canada uses AI tools integrated with our applicant tracking system to screen applications for validity and completeness.

Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, family status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local laws.

Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. is committed to accessibility and inclusive hiring. We welcome and support applicants with disabilities through every stage of the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation at any point—such as for an interview, assessment, or application—please notify your recruiter or email us in advance at VGCAHumanResources@vw.ca. We’ll work with you to arrange reasonable accommodation to meet your needs.